The 30th Annual Philoptohos Society Fashion Show & Luncheon Benefit

The 30th Annual Philoptohos Society of St. Demetrios

Fashion Show and Luncheon Benefit

February 28th, 2009

Pines Manor, Edison, NJ

I had the great honor of being the Master of Ceremonies and also one of the models at the 30th Annual Philoptohos Society of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Fashion Show and Luncheon Benefit!

When I was asked to be part of the event - I was thrilled because I grew up in this community and it was so nice to be able to go back to my roots and be among these incredible women that I grew up watching, admiring and wanting to be like when I grow up. Many of these women were my role models. Among the many things they were and continue to be, they "Always" gave of themselves to others without ever expecting anything in return and they did it with class, integrity and with great humilty!

Today, they celebrated 30 years of Fashion Show History where they've always put on a fabulous show with great fashion and entertainment, but more importantly, they celebrated 30 years of helping others both within and outside of their community ~ Congratulations to all of these amazing women on 30 years of Philanthropy!

Getting ready to start the Fashion Show Luncheon as the Master of Ceremonies, but first, sharing afew moments with Irene Pakis, President of the Philoptohos Society of St. Demetrios and Helen Suravlas, Fashion Show Chairwoman

With the beautiful models of Journey Productions who were so talented and wonderful to me ~ thanks for the chance to be part of your production and models for the show!! I had a blast!

This was a wedding dress I modeled - it was such a gorgeous dress, very romantic and it just flowed all over the runway!

The back of the wedding dress.

This was the wild, jungle outfit I modeled ~ I loved this ~ it's soooo my funky style! Grrrrrrr.......

And OH YES..... let's NOT forget the accessories....the shoes were hot, the bag was funky, the jewels were sparkly ~ WhaaaHoooo!!!
With my biggest fans ~ my daughters Evmorfia and Sophia looking gorgeous as always!

Amherst PTA - Chili Cook Off

Amherst PTA - Chili Cook Off

Sunday Feb 8th, 2009

Amherst Middle School

The Chili Cook Off is an Amherst PTA sponsored fundraising event. Me and my girls went to the Chili Cook Off to support the PTA, but I also had the honor of being one of the judges who tasted ALL the chili entries for the honorable distinctions of "Best Overall Chili, Spiciest Chili and Most Original Chili". I love chili and thought they were all so yummy - my mouth is still on fire from some of the HEAT! Everyone had fun tasting all the different chili's while listening to a DJ and there was even a face painter and balloon artist for the kids - FUN!

Taste Testing and Judging the Chili Entries with Chili Cook Off chairperson, Cherina Cohen, PTA Vice President, Gillian Smith and PTA President Krista Hanks

With my beautiful "butterfly face painted" girls! The balloon artist even made the coolest pink balloon crown for me!!

National Wear Red Day - Go Red

National Wear Red Day

February 6th, 2009

On behalf of women everywhere, please join me to fight and beat this deadly disease.

You may not know this, but the number one killer of women is heart disease. And every year more than 460,000 women die from this largely preventable disease. National Wear Red Day is a day to recognize the women who have died from this disease, to build awareness of the statistics, and to encourage all women to make a choice to beat heart disease. This year National Wear Red Day is February 6. National Wear Red Day is for women like Theresa. As a busy mom, Theresa kept putting off a check-up, but called her doctor when she felt tired, short of breath, and started having back and chest pains. “I had a feeling that it was my heart, but all the tests were saying it wasn’t, “ Theresa said. Two months later, Theresa had a massive heart attack at a family birthday party. She was 38. You can read Theresa’s story at www.GoRedForWomen.org/stories.

As a supporter of Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association’s initiative to build awareness and raise funds towards the cause of women and heart disease.